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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.92, 972.12 and 698.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.92, 972.12 and 698.16 is: 964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.92 : 972.12 = 698.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.92/972.12 = 698.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.92x = 972.12 × 698.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.92x = 678,695.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,695.30/703.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 964.17

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